Defense Secretary Esper opposes use of active duty troops, for now | ABC News

“I do not support invoking the Insurrection Act.”

Defense Sec. Mark Esper says he does not currently support deployment of active duty military troops on city streets, as Pres. Trump has threatened to order, calling their use “a matter of last resort.” abcn.ws/3cvjvJS #markesper #pentagon #usmilitary #insurrectionact #donaldtrump #georgefloyd #nationalguard #protests

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